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1995 Raleigh C40

Original specifications: Shimano Altus C90 drivetrain · 700c wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #29073

Model year: 1995
Category: Hybrid
Original MSRP: $289.99
Sizes: 15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"
Colors: Gold/green doppler
Geometry: Legacy reference
In this record: 24 specifications · original MSRP · geometry

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1995 archived details

Published colors: Gold/green doppler
Frame: Chromoly seat tube / hi-tensile steel
Original equipment: Shimano Altus C90

Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.

Original buildChromoly seat tube / hi-tensile steel · Shimano Altus C90 · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

7 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

15"17"19"21"23"womens 16"womens 19"

Published colors

Gold/green doppler

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame Material	Chromoly seat tube / hi-tensile steel
Fork Material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Shimano Altus C90
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-100
Front Derailleur	Shimano Altus C90, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Altus C90
Crankset	Shimano Altus C90, 24/32/48 teeth
Rear Cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo Hi-Impact resin, toe-clip attachable

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Altus C90 brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1" Tien Hsin TH steel
Handlebar	Steel
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Steel
Saddle	Vetta SE
Seatpost	Lee Chi alloy SP-204, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Shimano AceraX
Rims	Weinmann 217, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	700 x 38c Kenda Directional skinwall
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements

Measurement	Legacy reference
Top tube	556.3 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	431.8 mm
Wheelbase	1038.9 mm
Fork offset / rake	40 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build48/32/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed

Lowest0.86:1 Highest4.36:1 Total range509%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.3 mph Highest gear32.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Rear tire

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Cadence (RPM) Speed units

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Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

700 x 38c Kenda Directional skinwall

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Chain · Original

Shimano CN-UG50

1/2 x 3/32"

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Pedals · Original

Wellgo Hi-Impact resin

toe-clip attachable

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Crankset · Original

Shimano Altus C90

24/32/48 teeth

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Altus C90

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Seatpost · Original

Lee Chi alloy SP-204

26.0 mm diameter

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Hubs · Original

Shimano AceraX

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Front tire: 700 x 38c Kenda Directional skinwall
Drivetrain: 7-speed
Seatpost diameter: 26 mm

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano Altus C90 · Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-100 · Front derailleur: Shimano Altus C90, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount · Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus C90 · Crankset: Shimano Altus C90, 24/32/48 teeth · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus C90 brakes, Lee Chi 319A levers

Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Weinmann 217, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano AceraX · Front tire: 700 x 38c Kenda Directional skinwall

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Tien Hsin TH steel · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: Steel · Seatpost: Lee Chi alloy SP-204, 26.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta SE · Pedals: Wellgo Hi-Impact resin, toe-clip attachable

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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1995 Raleigh C40

Published sizes and colors

Published sizes

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Frameset

Drivetrain

Brakes

Cockpit & Contact Points

Wheels & Tires

Geometry

Gearing

Gearing results

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1995 Raleigh C40

Published sizes and colors

Published sizes

Published colors

Frameset

Drivetrain

Brakes

Cockpit & Contact Points

Wheels & Tires

Geometry

Gearing

Gearing results

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Frame and fork

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Controls and contact points

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